2001 Gmc Silverado problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components (1)
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Compared against other Gmc Silverado model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (29)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint 2011-11-01 · SB-10-08-50-003B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint. *pe
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2009-09-01 · PIP-4695 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm: loss of power hesitates on acceleration. 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e may experience a condition of hesitates, misses or loss of power under acceleration. the vehicle may operate as if it is in reduced power mode. *pe
Parking Brake 2005-04-01 · 010526001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
low effort parking brake apply system. *tt
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2001-10-01 · 010864014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding door manual lock lever disengages from door trim panel (repair lock lever) *jg
Structure:body:door 2001-10-01 · 010864015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding front and rear side access door noise. *yh
Structure:body:door 2001-10-01 · 010864014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject on door manual lock lever disengages from door trim panel. *yh
Showing the 6 most recent of 29 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.